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Likely out Saturday

Elliott (suspension) isn't expected to play in Saturday's preseason contest against the Colts, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Analysis: There's no reason to risk Elliott's health with his spot cemented atop the running back depth chart. Moreover, it doesn't hurt to get Darren McFadden and Alfred Morris additional reps with the first-team offense in the event all or part of Elliott's six-game suspension is upheld. For the time being, Elliott's representatives will prepare for an Aug. 29 hearing in front of arbiter Harold Henderson.

Published: Thu, Aug 17 at 5:04pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Preparing for Aug. 29 appeal

Elliott's appeal of his six-game suspension will take place Aug. 29 in front of arbiter Harold Henderson, ESPN.com's Todd Archer reports.

Analysis: Henderson was also the arbiter for appeals from Greg Hardy and Adrian Peterson, with Hardy getting a reduction from 10 games to four, while Peterson's indefinite suspension was upheld. The battle already has become heated, with the NFL accusing the NFLPA of "spreading derogatory information" about the alleged victim to the media, which caused the NFLPA to fire back with a tweet stating that "the public statement issued on behalf of every NFL owner is a lie." While the star running back could…read more

Published: Wed, Aug 16 at 11:48am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Files appeal of suspension

Elliott filed his appeal of a six-game suspension with the NFL on Tuesday, ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: The move is procedural but expected, as Elliott seeks a reduction of his ban for a violation of the NFL's personal conduct policy. The league office must schedule a hearing within 10 days of receiving paperwork from the running back, but it's unclear if an adjustment, if any, will occur before the regular season kicks off. At the moment, Elliott can attend all practices and play in all preseason games before the final roster cut date of Sept. 2, at which point the suspension will begin.

Published: Tue, Aug 15 at 2:54pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

To appeal six-game suspension

Elliott will appeal the six-game suspension he was handed Friday for violating the league's personal conduct policy, NFL.com reports.

Analysis: Elliott's representatives released a statement following his suspension, saying the NFL's findings are 'replete with factual inaccuracies and erroneous conclusions.' The case in question is a domestic violence allegation made against Elliott in 2016. As it stands, Elliott will be unable to play until Week 8 against the Redskins.

Published: Fri, Aug 11 at 12:33pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Suspended for six games

Elliott has been suspended six games for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Analysis: Elliott has been the subject of a lengthy investigation and review process surrounding his personal conduct, which despite not resulting in formal legal charges, will prevent him from playing six games this season. The punishment is a massive blow to the Cowboys and Elliott's fantasy owners, who will now have to replace the man that finished tied for third in MVP voting as a rookie last season. According to Schefter, Elliott is expected to appeal the ruling, which should keep his case in the…read more

Published: Fri, Aug 11 at 9:19am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Could face NFL discipline

Elliott may be suspended as many as six games, Jane Slater of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Take this speculative report with a grain of salt, but clarity on any potential league discipline for Elliott could arrive on Friday. However, the fact that both Slater and NFL Network colleague Ian Rapoport of NFL Network mentioned six games as a "benchmark" means the first-round running back may receive a longer punishment than initially expected. At least most fantasy drafters will have time to tell whether Elliott will be kept out for a significant chunk of the season, which will heavily…read more

Published: Fri, Aug 11 at 6:18am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

The NFL could relay a decision pertaining to the league's investigation of Elliott as soon as Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Resolution of Elliott's situation has been slow to arrive, but Rapoport suggests that clarity on that front could occur by Friday. Per the report, the league has been looking into multiple incidents involving Elliott for more than a year, but it now appears as though the NFL is just about set to rule whether or not the running back will be subject to any league discipline.

Published: Thu, Aug 10 at 2:26pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones does not expect Elliott to be suspended by the league once its investigation into his personal conduct is concluded, Kate Hairopoulos of Sports Day reports.

Analysis: Elliott's status for the regular season remains intact, but until the NFL announces its decision regarding potential punishment, the tailback can't be confirmed available or not. While Jones' support of Elliott and positive outlook isn't necessarily surprising, his belief that a ruling should come soon is perhaps most important to note. That being said, the league has not revealed a timetable for its decision, leaving Elliott's situation in need of continuous monitoring going forward.

Published: Fri, Aug 4 at 12:46pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Won't play in HOF Game

Elliott won't be available for Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Cardinals, Drew Davison of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Analysis: Drawing an extra exhibition game this year, the Cowboys will sit most of the starters, among them Elliott, Dak Prescott and Dez Bryant. Because Elliott will be out of the lineup and Darren McFadden has plenty of experience in the offense, the backfield could be primarily the domain of Alfred Morris, Rod Smith and Ronnie Hillman on Thursday.

Published: Thu, Aug 3 at 3:31pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Will see more targets as receiver

Elliott has been lining up in the slot and out wide in the early part of training camp as the Cowboys focus on ways to get him more involved in the passing game, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports. "Zeke can get more catches this year without him playing more plays," quarterback Dak Prescott said Monday. "I think just his ability with the ball in his hands is valuable to this offense. So in the passing game [if] the defense is giving us soft coverage, get it to him and let him do what's best. As you see, we've kind of given it to him a bunch out here already. And it's just the fact of that's just how the offense is going, that's what the defense is giving us. It's not that we're calling plays extra to give Zeke the ball."

Analysis: As a rookie Elliott caught 32 passes on 40 targets in 15 games, but running backs in offensive coordinator Scott Linehan's scheme have often hauled in 50 or more passes in a season, including DeMarco Murray's 57 in his final year with Dallas -- which leaves significant potential for growth in Elliott's receiving numbers in his second NFL campaign. Even if he has to serve a brief suspension to begin the season, the league's defending rushing champ could still find a way to improve on his fantasy…read more

Published: Tue, Aug 1 at 8:58am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Discipline decision not expected this week

Elliott is not expected to receive a decision this week on whether he'll be disciplined by the league following its investigation into his personal conduct, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports.

Analysis: Elliott's case, which centers on a year-long investigation into multiple incidents allegedly involving Elliott, including a domestic violence accusation, is reportedly being reviewed by a panel of four outside advisers to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. The independent advisers were present when Elliott met with league officials earlier this month, but they've yet to finish their work regarding his case, thus explaining the wait for a decision on the running back's status. With a ruling not…read more

Published: Mon, Jul 31 at 2:44pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Discipline decision not imminent

Elliott will not receive a decision this weekend on potential punishment stemming from the NFL's investigation into his personal conduct, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Analysis: Elliott was the subject of a league investigation into a 2016 domestic violence allegation, and although his response to the NFL's findings was submitted a couple weeks ago, there's yet to be a formal announcement on whether he'll face discipline. For what it's worth, the Cowboys added depth to their backfield by signing Ronnie Hillman earlier this week, when owner and general manager Jerry Jones thought a decision on Elliott's case was imminent. With an announcement not expected over the…read more

Published: Fri, Jul 28 at 12:25pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Discipline decision not expected over weekend

Elliott is not expected to find out this weekend whether the NFL's investigation into his personal conduct will result in a suspension, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Analysis: Elliott is the subject of a league investigation into a 2016 domestic violence allegation against him, and recent off-field incidents are presumably also being taken into account with regard to potential punishment. While a ruling on Elliott's status is not expected over the weekend, the running back's response to the findings report he received from the NFL last week has reportedly been submitted, setting the stage for the situation to be resolved in the near future. Elliott is scheduled to…read more

Published: Fri, Jul 21 at 12:30pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

More off-field concerns

Elliott has filed an appeal for a speeding ticket he received in April in which he was booked for driving 100 mph in a 70 mph zone, Valerie Wigglesworth of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis: While in and of itself the speeding ticket doesn't seem like much of a big deal, the news comes on the heels of reports that Elliott might get a suspension stemming from a domestic violence allegation last July as well as an altercation at a bar over the weekend in which there's conflicting testimony about whether the running back threw a punch. Even if the commissioner's office clears him on the DV charge, a rap on the knuckles for 'conduct unbecoming the league' could well be coming instead…read more

Published: Tue, Jul 18 at 8:45am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Involved in incident at Dallas bar

Elliott was involved in an altercation at a Dallas-area bar Sunday, Mike Fisher of 105.3 The Fan reports.

Analysis: Details regarding the incident remain scarce, but since no arrest was made, Elliott isn't expected to face any discipline from the league office. Nonetheless, it's another poorly timed off-field faux pas for the second-year player, who remains at risk of serving a short suspension to begin the upcoming season while the NFL continues to investigate domestic-violence allegations against the running back dating back to 2016.

Published: Mon, Jul 17 at 6:06am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Could face short suspension

Elliott is preparing his response to a findings report received from the NFL regarding its investigation into a domestic violence accusation made against him in 2016, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. According to Schefter, Elliott is bracing for a short suspension despite the league insisting no decision has been made regarding potential punishment.

Analysis: Elliott was questioned last July by police in Columbus, Ohio, after a former girlfriend accused him of assaulting her. While the district attorney opted to not pursue charges against Elliott due to conflicting stories, the NFL launched its own investigation and recently submitted its findings to him. The league has denied making a ruling on whether Elliott will be disciplined, but sources close to the situation reportedly believe the second-year pro could face a one- or two-game suspension. Of…read more

Published: Fri, Jul 14 at 12:41pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

League investigation still ongoing

Adam Schefter of ESPN has speculated recently that Elliott could still receive discipline from the NFL for last July's alleged domestic violence incident, Joe Giglio of NJ.com. "I would just say this," Schefter said Monday on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio. "It [the incident] is definitely a factor, and if I were drafting [in a fantasy league] today, I would be hesitant to [draft him]."

Analysis: Although Elliott avoided any legal ramifications by the start of his fabulous rookie season, the NFL has bided its time, seemingly leaving no stone unturned. During both Monday's interview and an appearance Wednesday on NFL Live on ESPN, Schefter referred to discussions with people from the league, who "got a sense that some form of discipline could happen." Later, he mentioned another conversation, which concluded by his contact stating, "Yeah, I don't think anything is going to happen here."…read more

Published: Wed, Jul 5 at 4:33pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Set for larger receiving workload

Analysis: Elliott easily led the league in carries (322) and rushing yards (1,631) as a rookie, but he only ranked 31st among running backs in targets (40), despite finishing third in yards per target (9.1) among the 50 backs that drew more than 25 looks. While he often stayed on the field for passing downs, the Cowboys simply didn't rely on their backfield much for pass-catching duties, with running backs accounting for only 79 of the team's 483 targets (16.4 percent). That share likely will rise closer…read more

Published: Thu, Jun 22 at 6:32am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Returns to OTAs

Elliott (head) was back on the field for practice Tuesday, David Moore of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis: Elliott was sidelined for the entirety of last week's OTAs as he recovered from a head injury that stemmed from a car accident earlier this month. Head coach Jason Garrett noted that the star running back was dealing with some head and neck stiffness, so the team decided to keep him sidelined for precautionary reasons. Elliott is now expected to participate in OTAs for the remainder of the week and should assume his role as the No. 1 back.

Published: Tue, May 30 at 12:05pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Suffers head injury

Elliott (head) missed a second consecutive OTA on Wednesday after he was a passenger in a car accident over the weekend, David Moore of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis: Elliott apparently hit his head in the "minor" incident, according to Rob Phillips of DallasCowboys.com. As a result, the team will hold Elliott out of practice for the time being, but he'll still get in some work on the side, per Moore. Even if there isn't technically a concussion protocol in the offseason, Elliott will be treated with the utmost caution as one of the cornerstones of the Cowboys' offense. In the interim, Darren McFadden, Alfred Morris and Jahad Thomas will handle most of the…read more

Published: Wed, May 24 at 10:02am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Elliott (head), who didn't suffer any significant injuries after being involved in a car accident Sunday, is being held out of OTAs for a second straight day, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Elliott came away unscathed from what sounds like a minor accident over the past weekend, but the Cowboys will continue to proceed cautiously with the second-year rusher. He'll be the clear-cut No. 1 option out of Dallas' backfield upon his return, but Darren McFadden, Alfred Morris and Jahad Thomas could see additional reps in practice with Elliott sidelined in the short term.

Published: Wed, May 24 at 9:03am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Elliott ran 22 times for 125 yards and caught his only target for a two-yard loss in Sunday's 34-31 loss to the Packers.

Analysis: Getting his first taste of postseason action, Elliott gashed the Packers defense for 5.7 yards per carry while recording a modest long gain of 22 yards. The opposition stiffened at times, but the Cowboys remained interested in running the ball and Elliott had a very impactful game, although his team came up just short in the end. After leading the NFL in rushing, scoring 15 touchdowns and earning a Pro-Bowl appearance in his rookie campaign, the young running back's arrow is pointing straight…read more

Published: Sun, Jan 15 at 5:26pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Fine after minor car accident

Elliott was involved in a minor two-car accident Wednesday morning with no injuries reported, NFL Network's James Palmer reports.

Analysis: Elliott figures to remain at full health heading into the Cowboys' divisional matchup against the Packers on Sunday, having avoided any sort of injury in the minor scare. The Packers' defense held the Giants' running backs in check last week as they were forced to play from behind for most of the game, but the Cowboys' offensive line is slated to provide Elliott with plenty of opportunities to excel in his first career playoff game.

Published: Wed, Jan 11 at 7:39am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

No more than two series expected Sunday

Elliott isn't expect to log more than a series or two during Sunday's game at Philadelphia, Sal Paolantonio of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Elliott helped drive the Cowboys to the No. 1 seed in the NFC with his exploits on the ground, but he'll have just a few opportunities, at best, to cap the season on a high note. Once head coach Jason Garrett pulls his stud rookie, the RB picture is clouded by the illness that held McFadden out of practice Friday. If McFadden is hindered or ruled inactive, Alfred Morris would be in line for his first touches since Week 14.

Published: Sun, Jan 1 at 7:29am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Will start in Week 17, but snaps may be limited

Elliott will start Sunday's contest at Philadelphia, but his snap count may be limited, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: The Cowboys have secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs, so holding out or minimizing the potential for injury to one of their key players is a prudent one. If (or when) Elliott is removed from the game, Darren McFadden is slated to receive most of the touches out of the backfield.

Published: Thu, Dec 29 at 5:02pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Elliott carried 12 times for 80 yards and a pair of touchdowns in Monday's game against the Lions. He also caught his only target for an additional 12 yards in the 42-21 win.

Analysis: Elliott saw his touches limited as the Cowboys ran away with it in the second half, but he was able to do his damage with an explosive 55-yard touchdown run in the first quarter and plowed in from one yard out for his second score early in the third. The rookie now sits 179 yards away from Eric Dickerson's rookie rushing record, but the team clearly has bigger things in mind heading into the postseason, as Darren McFadden was handed a season-high 14 carries. As such, Elliott should once again…read more

Published: Tue, Dec 27 at 5:41am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Elliott and the other Cowboys starters will be in the lineup for the final two games of the regular season despite the fact the Cowboys have already clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC, The Ft. Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Analysis: Both coach Jason Garrett and owner/GM Jerry Jones indicated this week that Dallas would stick to business as usual despite having no team goals left to play for. For his part though, Elliott has plenty of incentive over the final two weeks, as Eric Dickerson's 33-year-old rookie rushing record is firmly in his sights.

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Elliott gained 159 yards and found the end zone on 23 carries in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Buccaneers. He also caught all three of his targets for an additional 29 yards.

Analysis: Elliott had topped 100 rushing yards twice in the last seven games, but he was able to set a new career high in yardage in a game the Cowboys needed to win and commemorated his second-quarter touchdown run with a memorable leap into an oversized Salvation Army donation bucket. Elliott now sits 258 yards shy of Eric Dickerson's rookie rushing record with two games to go, a mark that has stood for 33 years. He also got involved in the passing game after failing to do so last week, and he appears…read more

Published: Mon, Dec 19 at 5:00am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Elliott carried 24 times for 107 yards in Sunday's game against the Giants. He failed to bring in either of his two targets in the 10-7 loss.

Analysis: Elliott ground out yardage against a stout New York front, managing to top the 100-yard mark for the first time in four games. He uncharacteristically failed to reach the end zone as the Dallas offense struggled, and he was unable to make an impact in the passing game despite making strides in that department in recent weeks. He still managed a productive day despite his team's struggles overall, and Elliott will look to help his team bounce back next week against the Buccaneers.

Published: Sun, Dec 11 at 10:43pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Elliott managed 86 yards and scored a touchdown on 20 carries while also securing four of five targets for 19 yards in Thursday's 17-15 win over the Vikings. He also fumbled but recovered, and also had a second key recovery of a Dak Prescott fumbled snap late in the fourth quarter.

Analysis: While it was a modest game by his lofty standards, Elliott was more than effective while getting into the end zone for the eighth time overall in the last five games. The rookie's rushing yardage total was actually his third lowest of the season, and least since he'd amassed 83 yards back in Week 2 versus the Redskins. However, Elliott continues to move the chains effectively behind his stellar offensive line, even on nights when he encounters some tough sledding against stingy fronts such as…read more

Published: Thu, Dec 1 at 9:19pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Analysis: The rookie also chipped in 23 yards through the air on two receptions. The Cowboys led for nearly the entire game, which led to the team being able to lean on Elliott and their rushing game. The 21-year-old still shows no signs of hitting a rookie "wall", and will look to continue his remarkable rookie season next Thursday against the Vikings.

Published: Thu, Nov 24 at 5:53pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Elliott gained 97 yards on 25 carries and added four receptions on five targets for an additional 30 yards in Sunday's 27-17 win over the Ravens.

Analysis: Elliott got off to a slow start against the Ravens' top-ranked run defense, but he continued to chip away and has now generated at least 127 scrimmage yards in eight of the last nine games. He continues to grind out impressive results regardless of the opponent, and consequently, he's become one of the front-runners for the MVP award. With a choice matchup against the Redskins awaiting on Thanksgiving Day, top-level production is seemingly in store once again for Elliott.

Published: Sun, Nov 20 at 2:41pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Elliott carried 21 times for 114 yards and a pair of touchdowns in Sunday's game against the Steelers. He also caught both of his targets for another 95 yards and a touchdown in the 35-30 win.

Analysis: Elliott sparked the Cowboys to life in the first quarter when he caught a short pass from Dak Prescott and galloped 83 yards down the sideline for the longest touchdown of his young career. His flashy performance turned to heroics in the fourth quarter, as he plowed into the end zone from 14 yards out to put his team ahead with less than two minutes left before bursting 32 yards to pay dirt to seal the win after the Steelers answered with a score of their own. Elliott continues to thrive as the…read more

Published: Sun, Nov 13 at 6:32pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Elliott gained 92 yards and scored a pair of touchdowns on 18 carries Sunday against the Browns. He also caught his lone target for an additional five yards in the 35-10 win.

Analysis: Elliott gashed the Browns for 5.1 yards per carry and helped break the game open with a 10-yard touchdown scamper in the second quarter and an eight-yard score in the third. He could have had an even bigger game, but the Cowboys elected to rest the young tailback and gave Alfred Morris a season-high 17 carries with the score well in hand. Halfway through his rookie campaign, Elliott is on pace for nearly 1,800 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns, and he will have the opportunity to continue his…read more

Published: Sun, Nov 6 at 2:54pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Elliott gained 96 yards on 22 carries and caught each of his four targets for another 52 yards in Sunday's 29-23 overtime win over the Eagles.

Analysis: Facing a tough Philadelphia defense, Elliott didn't have quite as many open lanes as he did in the past four games, but a season-high mark in rushing yards helped make up for the end of his four-game streak with at least 134 rushing yards. He was held out of the end zone for a second straight game, but he's still scored five times in seven contests while emerging as a clear favorite for the rushing title. Elliott is locked in as an elite option even for the most difficult matchups -- which he…read more

Published: Sun, Oct 30 at 9:27pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Elliott carried 28 times for a career-high 157 yards in Sunday's 30-16 win over the Packers.

Analysis: The game featured a clash between the NFL's top rushing attack and the defense that has been stingiest against the run this season, but the former prevailed thanks to Elliott, who gashed the Packers repeatedly as the game progressed, including a long gain of 29 yards. Elliott now leads the league with 703 rushing yards through six weeks, including an average of 142.5 over his last four, and he is 116 yards ahead of his nearest competitor as of Sunday. He has already carried the ball a…read more

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Elliott had 15 carries for 134 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 28-14 win over the Bengals. He also caught three of four targets for 37 yards.

Analysis: Elliott got off to a great start, racking up 42 yards and a touchdown on Dallas' first possession of the game. He later added a spectacular 60-yard touchdown, showing off an extra gear in the open field. The talented rookie has improved each week as a runner, and finally saw meaningful work as a pass catcher, setting a career high in receptions and receiving yards. Furthermore, he looks like and has served as a true workhorse back, with 20-plus carries in four of five games. Next week he'll…read more

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Elliott ran 23 times for 138 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-17 win over the 49ers. He also gained 19 yards while hauling in his lone reception.

Analysis: Elliott repeatedly gashed the San Francisco defense on the day, and he became more productive as the game went along, totaling 96 yards and a touchdown in the second half. The rookie has now gone over the century mark in back-to-back games, and he sits atop the NFL with 412 rushing yards through four weeks. Elliott is riding high at the moment and will need to be at his best next week, as the Bengals defense has allowed an average of just 55 rushing yards per game over the last two.

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Elliott gained 140 yards on 30 carries and 20 yards on two receptions (two targets) in Sunday's 31-17 win over the Bears.

Analysis: As promised by Jerry Jones, Elliott's workload wasn't impacted by his Week 2 fumble. However, he somehow failed to reach the end zone in a game that saw his team score a trio of rushing touchdowns, despite accounting for 30 of the Cowboys' 41 carries. Dak Prescott, Lance Dunbar and Alfred Morris each scored from in close, but it didn't seems like a concerted effort to avoid using Elliott near the goal line. With 20-plus carries in each of his first three NFL games, the No. 3 overall draft pick…read more

Published: Sun, Sep 25 at 9:03pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Gets vote of confidence from Jerry Jones

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Elliott will not have his workload reduced in response to his two fumbles during Sunday's win over Washington, the Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis: Elliott didn't have fumbling issues in college, and Jones believes the rookie running back has proper technique to avoid any such problems in the future. Things could change if Elliott keeps fumbling, but it doesn't sound like the one shaky performance will have much impact on his workload beyond Sunday's win. Alfred Morris closed out the game with Dallas' final three carries, bringing him up to five touches for the afternoon. Lance Dunbar also had five, while Elliott had 23 (two catches).

Published: Tue, Sep 20 at 8:24am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Elliott ran 21 times for 83 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Redskins. He also caught both of his targets for an additional four yards and lost a fumble.

Analysis: Elliott appeared to be picking up steam in the second half, ripping off a 21-yard run at one point, but he lost a crucial fumble in his own end that led to Redskins points. He was benched in favor of Alfred Morris after putting another ball on the ground, despite the fact that the Cowboys recovered it. Morris went on to help salt the game away with a late touchdown, and although Elliott should once again be the featured back in Week 3 against the Bears, the former could be in line for a larger…read more

Published: Sun, Sep 18 at 1:50pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com